Sofia Vergara

Date of Birth: July 10, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara, known professionally as Sofia Vergara, is a Colombian-American actress, model, and businesswoman. Born on July 10, 1972, in Barranquilla, Colombia, she rose to prominence in the late 1990s while co-hosting two television shows for Spanish-language television network Univisión. Her first notable acting job in English was in the film “Chasing Papi” (2003). She subsequently appeared in other films, including “Four Brothers” (2005) and “Meet the Browns” (2008). Vergara’s big break came when she was cast as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the ABC sitcom “Modern Family,” a role she played from 2009 until the show’s end in 2020. Her performance earned her multiple nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In addition to her acting career, Vergara has also been a judge on “America’s Got Talent” since 2020. Aside from her work in entertainment, Vergara is known for her entrepreneurial ventures. She co-founded the talent management and entertainment marketing firm Latin World Entertainment in 1994. She has also launched several successful product lines, including a line of furniture and a collection of fragrances.

5 Interesting Facts about Sofia Vergara

1. Sofia Vergara was discovered by a photographer while walking on a Colombian beach and soon received offers of modeling and television work.

2. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000 but made a full recovery after treatment.

3. Vergara has been a top-earning actress on television, topping Forbes’ list of highest-paid TV actresses multiple times.

4. She became a U.S. citizen in 2014.

5. Vergara has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which she received in 2015.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sofia Vergara

1. “I’m fearless, I don’t complain. Even when horrible things happen to me, I go on.”

2. “I guess at the end of the day, all women like to be appreciated and treated with respect and kindness.”

3. “I’m not ashamed to say I love television and I love movies. I think everyone does.”

4. “I can turn a bad situation into a funny situation.”

5. “You have to enjoy life. Always be surrounded by people that you like, people who have a nice conversation. There are so many positive things to think about.”